Riven - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Rivenvs Neeko

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Riven vs Neeko is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Riven wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Neeko based on 6 games. Riven holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Riven build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Riven vs Neeko matchup.

Riven Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Riven performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Neeko - 50.0% win rateNeeko(50.0%)
Riven - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Riven
50.0% WR
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Neeko vs Riven matchup - 50.0% win rate
Neeko
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Riven vs Neeko Matchup?

Riven wins the Riven vs Neeko matchup
Winner
Riven
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
5.6
CS / min
5.3
619
DMG / min
692
10,016
Gold / game
8,885
169
Heal / min
101
1,093
DMG Mitigated / min
445
0.9
CC / min
1.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Riven vs Neeko Matchup Summary

The Riven vs Neeko matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Riven wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Neeko's 50.0%, giving Riven a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Riven holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Neeko can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Riven leads by 716 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Riven has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Neeko's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Riven vs Neeko Laning Phase Breakdown

Riven wins the laning phase against Neeko in League of Legends

Riven is favored during the laning phase against Neeko, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Riven holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.6Riven
5.3Neeko
Riven and Neeko farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
619Riven
692Neeko
Neeko deals 72 more champion damage per minute than Riven. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Riven choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Neeko's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,016Riven
8,885Neeko
Riven generates a commanding 1,131 more gold per game than Neeko. This substantial economic advantage means Riven consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Neeko should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Riven
1.5Neeko
Neeko provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Riven, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Neeko coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,262Riven
546Neeko
Riven vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 716 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Riven can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Neeko is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Neeko, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Riven Build Against Neeko

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Neeko, providing the mobility and stats Riven needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Riven against Neeko are Axiom Arc, Death's Dance and Fiendhunter Bolts. This combination gives Riven an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Riven vs Neeko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Riven
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Riven early game win rateRiven50.0%
Neeko early game win rateNeeko50.0%
Late Game
Riven
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Riven late game win rateRiven50.0%
Neeko late game win rateNeeko50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Riven and Neeko, with Riven holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Riven at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Neeko. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Riven nor Neeko has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Riven Runes Against Neeko

Precision rune tree - Riven primary runes vs NeekoPrecision
Conqueror - best Riven rune vs NeekoTriumph - best Riven rune vs NeekoLegend: Haste - best Riven rune vs NeekoLast Stand - best Riven rune vs Neeko
Inspiration rune tree - Riven secondary runes vs NeekoInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Riven rune vs NeekoJack Of All Trades - best Riven rune vs Neeko
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Riven maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Neeko.


Riven matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Riven's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Riven build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Riven matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.80%2076.772011,88349.5%46.0%
49.40%1686.372012,04848.4%50.7%
48.72%1576.678712,94843.5%52.1%
44.30%1506.169812,28445.3%43.8%
42.75%1386.361710,83334.3%51.5%
45.86%1346.463412,45835.1%54.0%
49.62%1316.71,00912,78349.2%50.0%
47.62%1276.475812,19450.8%44.3%
44.55%1106.465412,22842.9%45.9%
49.06%1066.485613,20445.6%51.7%
57.14%1056.579012,70457.7%56.6%
51.46%1046.575012,15959.6%44.6%
55.56%996.675812,19548.9%61.5%
43.30%986.669211,78232.0%55.3%
57.29%966.775213,44055.8%58.5%
44.57%936.978912,96642.5%46.1%
46.15%926.895813,14147.5%45.1%
51.09%926.672112,10547.9%54.5%
49.44%897.682713,38252.2%46.5%
50.56%896.475712,11748.8%52.2%
41.86%886.578313,10146.5%37.2%
43.68%875.862412,04937.8%48.0%
52.44%836.681914,49253.3%51.9%
44.30%796.367211,67135.1%52.4%
43.24%756.781012,92547.2%39.5%
40.54%746.373211,87946.1%34.3%
56.16%736.987113,73757.9%54.3%
47.06%687.072912,19340.5%54.8%
51.52%666.683113,60434.6%62.5%
53.85%665.988812,35252.9%54.8%
40.00%655.966011,92235.3%45.2%
52.46%616.471312,00151.5%53.6%
42.00%506.573611,90837.5%46.1%
47.92%486.261512,29450.0%46.1%
56.25%486.566112,04350.0%60.7%
50.00%486.476012,34446.1%54.5%
55.32%486.878813,18250.0%60.0%
47.73%456.376412,26355.6%35.3%
47.62%425.763111,83152.4%42.9%
46.15%406.491413,62433.3%54.2%
56.41%397.076211,86861.5%46.1%
56.41%396.270412,31354.5%58.8%
58.33%366.269312,60964.7%52.6%
54.55%335.174313,06555.6%53.3%
36.36%336.462011,90916.7%60.0%
53.13%326.873513,78346.1%57.9%
36.67%306.077512,61063.6%21.1%
55.17%296.479912,83746.1%62.5%
41.38%295.865313,00538.5%43.8%
35.71%286.362612,56638.5%33.3%
47.83%245.571411,62341.7%54.5%
26.09%245.655412,53841.7%9.1%
69.57%236.379313,25875.0%63.6%
61.90%225.664812,79350.0%77.8%
33.33%216.670511,37633.3%33.3%
42.11%196.35939,93245.5%37.5%
44.44%186.572813,29450.0%41.7%
66.67%182.856213,16166.7%66.7%
72.22%185.780113,99650.0%100.0%
70.59%173.968314,89275.0%66.7%
62.50%166.667913,31262.5%62.5%
57.14%145.567713,01750.0%62.5%
35.71%144.760812,46660.0%22.2%
35.71%146.857811,71328.6%42.9%
53.85%145.685412,99542.9%66.7%
30.77%136.076812,79750.0%22.2%
46.15%133.864713,35166.7%28.6%
46.15%134.863711,53840.0%66.7%
53.85%135.178013,72575.0%44.4%
53.85%135.761611,81042.9%66.7%
75.00%126.91,14514,69571.4%80.0%
63.64%116.686113,34080.0%50.0%
72.73%116.792213,80871.4%75.0%
36.36%115.956311,46050.0%28.6%
45.45%111.048112,77940.0%50.0%
50.00%106.678512,10740.0%60.0%
60.00%106.471712,55066.7%50.0%
50.00%106.866713,39266.7%25.0%
22.22%94.388714,00720.0%25.0%
33.33%95.253512,94550.0%28.6%
66.67%95.391715,09766.7%66.7%
66.67%96.658911,61180.0%50.0%
42.86%84.060112,52650.0%33.3%
50.00%82.860012,45866.7%40.0%
25.00%81.471715,0850.0%33.3%
42.86%75.866411,69025.0%66.7%
14.29%76.961811,8410.0%25.0%
28.57%75.987911,96725.0%33.3%
57.14%75.776815,43450.0%60.0%
28.57%75.077211,9650.0%66.7%
57.14%70.961714,42650.0%60.0%
57.14%74.652111,36260.0%50.0%
71.43%74.970012,457100.0%66.7%
50.00%76.152410,46833.3%66.7%
57.14%75.276412,96166.7%50.0%
71.43%77.258814,24075.0%66.7%
83.33%66.195614,24050.0%100.0%
16.67%67.556912,53733.3%0.0%
50.00%64.363211,97450.0%50.0%
16.67%65.63089,3730.0%100.0%
83.33%66.952711,27975.0%100.0%
50.00%65.661910,01650.0%50.0%
60.00%55.84288,91175.0%0.0%
25.00%55.960511,84350.0%0.0%
100.00%57.31,02917,448100.0%100.0%
60.00%54.45639,31450.0%100.0%
20.00%55.04219,15033.3%0.0%
20.00%56.264112,60533.3%0.0%
20.00%56.054512,4040.0%33.3%
60.00%52.768813,21766.7%50.0%
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Riven vs Neeko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Riven do against Neeko in League of Legends?

Riven wins the Riven vs Neeko matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Neeko's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Riven do against Neeko in the early game?

In the early game, Riven has the advantage against Neeko with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Riven players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Riven do against Neeko in the late game?

In the late game, Riven takes over the Riven vs Neeko matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Riven scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Riven vs Neeko matchup?

Riven wins the matchup against Neeko with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Riven is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Riven build against Neeko?

The best Riven build against Neeko includes Axiom Arc, Death's Dance, Fiendhunter Bolts with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Riven runes against Neeko?

The best Riven runes against Neeko use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Riven vs Neeko matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Riven counter Neeko?

Yes, Riven has a favorable matchup against Neeko with a 50.0% win rate. Riven slightly edges out Neeko in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Riven against Neeko?

When playing Riven against Neeko, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.